Admission Requirements
page last updated on March 5, 2010
Applications are now closed for both the July 2010 and September 2010 intakes to the MEd and MA program.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate students at UOIT, students applying to the Master of Education (MEd), Master of Arts (MA) or the Graduate Diploma programs in the field of Education and Digital Technologies must meet the following minimum program-specific requirements:
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Hold a four-year honours degree from a Canadian University or a three year university degree and a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
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Overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA = 3.0 on a 4.0/4.3 scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.
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Submission of one certified copy of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript directly from the granting institution is required. it is the student's responsibility to provide a certified English translation of the transcript if the original is in another language. Applicant's may be required to submit a brief description of the courses listed on their official transcripts or provide a copy of the relevant calendar where they are listed.
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A minimum of two letters of reference from persons having direct knowledge of the applicant's academic competence. Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Letters of reference should come from individuals under whom the applicant has worked closely or studied.
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Proof of English proficiency is needed from those applicants whose first language is not English. Please note that applicants to the MEd, MA and Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies programs must achieve a minimum score of 580 (paper based), 237 (computer-based) or 92-93 (Internet based) if they use TOEFL test scores as a measure of their language proficiency. These are slightly higher scores than those required for some other graduate programs at UOIT. (Language requirements are specified in section 4.4.8 of the UOIT course calendar).
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As part of the application form, students are expected to provide a one-page Statement of Interest outlining their objectives in undertaking graduate study. Applicants may describe career aspirations/plans, specific research interests (if known), and experience relevant to their interests. If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, he/she must be identified in the Statement of Interest.
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Submit a photocopy of their degree parchment
An interview may be required as part of the admission process.
For those applying to the July intake, please ensure that you are available to take classes during the daytime. All of our July courses are offered in the mornings and afternoons on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) during the month of July. You must be in attendance during the scheduled class time.
